Bras Arme
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured distilled spirit, Hennessy Bras Armé is bottled at its peak and does not improve with further bottle aging. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Comté, and cured meats or charcuterie boards.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hennessy Bras Armé represents a legendary chapter in the history of Cognac. The name 'Bras Armé'—meaning 'armed arm'—refers to the iconic mailed fist clutching a battleaxe depicted on the Hennessy family coat of arms, a symbol of the founder Richard Hennessy's military service. Introduced in the mid-19th century when Maurice Hennessy created the star-based classification system, Bras Armé became the definitive 'Three Star' Cognac, a precursor to the modern VS (Very Special). Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the Cognac region's diverse crus, this historic blend is double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais stills and matured in Limousin oak casks. It is celebrated for its vibrant, robust character, showcasing notes of toasted oak, fresh orchard fruits, warm spices, and a subtle floral elegance that captures the classic spirit of the Charente.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.